Intro: Ab Eb Ab Bb Eb Verse 1: Eb Ab Wake up again in a old motel, is it somewhere different I can’t tell Bb Ab Eb Every set of curtains opens to the open road Ab And I’m missing you like hell, this van is like a prison cell Bb Ab Eb And I know you have gone with her and I can’t go back home Chorus: Cm7 Ab Eb I’ve been American dreaming, oooo Cm7 Ab Eb I’m American dreaming, oooo Cm7 Ab I’m American dreaming, ooo Bb Eb But, I never seem to get no rest Verse 2: Eb Ab I should get some rest today then pack my bags, be on my way Bb Ab Eb But my minds always working on the way it could have been Ab Trying to tow a tight rope line, find a way to feel half fine Bb Ab Eb Without drowning in this wine, and calling you again Chorus: Cm7 Ab Eb I’ve been American dreaming, oooo Cm7 Ab Eb I’m American dreaming, oooo Cm7 Ab I’m American dreaming, ooo Bb Eb But, I never seem to get no rest Interlude: Ab Eb Ab Bb Eb Verse 3: Eb Ab I’m losing touch with all my friends, the ones who remind me who I am Bb Ab Eb If I could just get back home to pick up where we left off Ab I’d take better care of myself, I’d stop drinking from the bottom shelf Bb Ab Eb But my old wheels keep spinning and I cannot make them stop Chorus: Cm7 Ab Eb I’ve been American dreaming, oooo Cm7 Ab Eb I’m American dreaming, oooo Cm7 Ab I’m American dreaming, ooo Bb Eb But, I never seem to get no rest Verse 4: Eb Ab So, I get back home and try to be someone that’s something like me Bb Ab Eb But, I’ve forgotten all my angels out here in the wind Ab Sitting out here with my mind I meditate to pass the time Bb Ab Cm But there’s something inside setting sail all over again Interlude: Ab Eb Ab Bb Eb Ab Eb Ab Ooo, ooo Bb Eb Ooo, ooo Out-chorus: Cm7 Ab Eb I’ve been American dreaming, oooo Cm7 Ab Eb I’m American dreaming, oooo Cm7 Ab I’m American dreaming, ooo Bb Eb But, I never seem to get no rest Cm7 Ab Eb Oh, I’m American dreaming, oooo Cm7 Ab Eb I’m American dreaming, oooo Cm7 Ab I’m American dreaming, ooo Bb Eb But, I never seem to get no rest This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
American Dreaming chords by 0 - 9
How to play American Dreaming on ukulele
On this page the song is in Eb major. The chords ask a bit more of you, so I rate them proficient. Prefer easier shapes? Transpose the song down 1 half-step, then a capo on fret 1 brings you back to the key on this page.
5 ukulele chords used in "American Dreaming" by 0 - 9: Bb, Cm, Cm7, Eb and Ab
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